Poll Everywhere Reviews

“engaging audience interaction boost”

Pros

Bringing more interaction into presentations has been much easier for me with this tool. I like the variety of question types and how it allows for more meaningful audience input, especially with free-text responses.

Cons

One limitation is that tighter integration with PowerPoint and Keynote still depends on installing software locally which does not work in our institutional environment where users cannot add programs to their machines. A workaround that does not rely on a local software client would make the product much more practical for us. On top of that, the paid plans are fairly expensive and can be out of reach, particularly for smaller organizations and not-for-profit groups.

“engaging lessons and active participation”

Pros

It's been really useful for online teaching because it helps keep my lessons engaging and gives my students a chance to actively participate during the session.

Cons

One thing I wish were different is how it adds a separate slide for every part of a quiz in Google Slides, since that can make the whole presentation way too large.

“fun and engaging for any event”

Pros

Using this has felt quick and efficient for me and I like how it makes interactions more engaging across classrooms, presentations and events.

Cons

Honestly, I have nothing negative to say about this software. It's so easy that just about anyone can start using it right away for their own needs and even though the technology is simple, it's effective and has a very appealing interface.

“user-friendly voting that works”

Pros

From the start, I found it easy to get up and running and day-to-day use has been very easy for me on both admin and participant sides.

Cons

It would be better if there were more configuration options available. The graphics could also use an update since the interface feels fairly outdated and having a bit more flexibility in how results are displayed would be a nice improvement.

“fun live polling for meetings”

Pros

What I like most is how simple it is to set up while still allowing anonymous voting which makes participation more engaging during my presentations.

Cons

I really enjoy using it but I can understand how more reserved or shy people might not want to join in during meetings, so they could see the app as a bit of a burden.

“engaging meetings for everyone”

Pros

In meetings, I've been able to involve everyone more effectively and it gives people a comfortable way to share their opinions.

Cons

I've been dealing with technical issues in the software, including moments where it freezes completely or crashes.

“versatile polling with media”

Pros

Creating polls has been really easy for me, whether I do it on the spot or in advance and I like how I can include media like images and videos without any hassle.

Cons

Honestly, there wasn't much to dislike. The free version likely comes with a few limitations but overall it's a very flexible and versatile tool.

“helpful audience feedback”

Pros

Gathering live audience responses has been something I've really enjoyed, as it gives me instant insight into what people are thinking.

Cons

The software's format wasn't quite as appealing as I would have liked. Even so, it still does the job it's meant to do well.

“powerpoint polling done right”

Pros

Integrating it with PowerPoint has worked well in my experience and I like the flexibility in how participants can respond, even though I've seen slightly more polished visuals in some alternatives.

Cons

Getting the PowerPoint and Google Sheets plugins installed from the .exe files took a little effort, though I was still able to do it on my PC without admin rights. Adjusting the poll and display options was also more complicated than expected and I ended up needing to check the manual to figure things out.

“helpful classroom quizzes and review”

Pros

As a student, I've seen how useful it can be in class for checking understanding in real time and I like that I can revisit questions later for revision.

Cons

There have been very few problems with this software for me. The only issue I've run into is that the Android app occasionally does not refresh polls properly which means I have to exit and rejoin the session before I can see the polls being posted. I haven't experienced that same problem on iOS.